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Chris Avila
BornChristopher Avila
(1993-01-14) January 14, 1993 (age 32)
Stockton, California, U.S.
ResidenceStockton, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight (2014–2018)
Lightweight (2019–present)
Welterweight (2016–2021)
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofStockton, California, U.S.
TeamCesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2014–present
Professional boxing record
Total7
Wins6
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins8
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision1
Losses9
By decision9
Other information
Notable relativesNate Diaz (mentor/training partner)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chris Avila is a professional boxer, former mixed martial arts fighter who competed in UFC, Bellator and WSOF.[2][1][3]

MMA career

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Early career

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Avila obtained a 5–2 record in the regionals and made an appearance in WSOF 16.

On July 5, 2016 Chris Avila signed with the UFC.[4]

UFC

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Chris Avila made his UFC debut on August 20th, UFC 202, fought Artem Lobov losing by unanimous decision.[5]

On November 5, 2016 Avila faced Enrique Barzola in UFC Fight Night 98 and lost a unanimous decision.[6]

Bellator

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Avila made his Bellator debut on December 14, 2018 at Bellator 212 vs Brandon Pieper winning by submission in the first round.[7]

On April 27, 2019 Avila fought against Brandon Faumui in bellator 220 losing by a close split decision.[8]

On January 25, 2020 Avila fought Anthony Taylor on Bellator 238 losing by a close majority decision.[9]

Boxing career

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Career

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On December 18, 2021 Avila made his return to boxing after 7 years with 0-1 Boxing record to compete against Anthony Taylor in a rematch having previously fought in MMA losing by majority decision on Bellator 238. Avilla won by majority decision.[10]

On October 29, 2022 Avila fought Mikhail Varshavski, won by unanimous decision.[11]

On April 21, 2023 Avila fought future WBA-NABA, WBC Gold cruiserweight champion Paul Bamba, winning by unanimous decision in the event MF & DAZN: X Series 006 earning the award performance of the night.[12]

On August 5, 2023 Avila fought former UFC fighter Jeremy Stevens winning by a unanimous decision.[13]

On March 23, 2024 Avila fought BKFC Boxer Jake Bostwick in the event MF & DAZN X Series 13 and won a split decision.[14]

On July 6, 2024 Avila fought his most notable opponent yet, former UFC Champion Anthony Pettis and won a unanimous decision in the event Diaz v Masvidal.[15]

Avila entered the MF & DAZN X Series 18: Stake Pro Tournament Card and fought former UFC champion Benson Henderson in an exhibition bout on September 14, 2024 losing by a unanimous decision.[16]

Boxing record

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Professional

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7 fights 6 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 0
By decision 6 1
By disqualification 0 0
Draws 0
No contests 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
7 Win 6–1 Anthony Pettis UD 6/6 July 6, 2024 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Jake Bostwick SD 4/4 March 23, 2024 World Wide Stages Arena, Spring Hill, USA
5 Win 4–1 Jeremy Stephens UD 6/6 August 5, 2023 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Paul Bamba UD 4/4 April 21, 2023 XULA Convocation Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
3 Win 2–1 Mikhail Varshavski UD 4/4 October 29, 2022 Gila River Arena, Glendale, USA
2 Win 1–1 Anthony Taylor MD 8/8 December 18, 2021 Amalie Arena, Tampa, USA
1 Loss 0–1 Vicente Guzman UD 4/4 September 6, 2014 SOS Club, Modesto, USA

Exhibition

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1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By decision 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0-1 Benson Henderson UD 5 September 14, 2024 Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England MF-Professional bout
Stake pro tournament final

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
17 matches 8 wins 9 losses
By knockout 5 0
By submission 2 0
By decision 1 9
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 8–9 Jon Kennedy TKO (strikes) North Iowa Fights - Hatch vs. Ottow July 31, 2021 1 1:53 Mason City, Iowa, United States
Win 7–9 Jessy Ebrecht KO North Iowa Fights - Aguayo vs. Konkol April 24, 2021 1 0:11 Mason City, Iowa, United States
Loss 6–9 Anthony Taylor Decision (majority) Bellator 238 January 25, 2020 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss 6–8 Brandon Faumui Decision (split) Bellator 220 April 27, 2019 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win 6–7 Brandon Pieper Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 212 December 14, 2018 1 3:44 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 5–7 Horacio Gutierrez Decision (unanimous) Combate Americas - Mexico vs. USA May 11, 2018 3 5:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss 5–6 Jamall Emmers Decision (unanimous) GKO 11 - Global Knockout 11 November 4, 2017 3 5:00 Jackson, California, United States
Loss 5–5 Ricky Palacios Decision (unanimous) Combate Americas - Combate Clasico July 27, 2017 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss 5–4 Enrique Barzola Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night 98 November 5, 2016 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss 5–3 Artem Lobov Decision (unanimous) UFC 202 August 20, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5–2 Drake Boen TKO (punches) GKO 6 - Global Knockout 6 March 26, 2016 2 0:45 Jackson, California, United States
Win 4–2 Zach Zane Submission (rear-naked choke) GKO 5 - Global Knockout 5 November 21, 2015 1 4:20 Jackson, California, United States
Win 3–2 Adel Altamimi KO (punch) IFC - Caged Combat September 26, 2015 2 0:47 Clovis, California, United States
Loss 2–2 Jason Powell Decision (unanimous) WSOF 16 December 13, 2014 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 2–1 Mike Ryan KO (punch) GKO 2 - Global Knockout 2 October 18, 2014 2 1:13 Jackson, California, United States
Win 1–1 Beau Hamilton Decision (unanimous) WFC 10 - Diagne vs. Ricetti June 28, 2014 3 5:00 Placerville, California, United States
Loss 0–1 Christian Buron Decision (unanimous) Art of War Productions - Yakuza Moon January 18, 2014 3 3:00 Fresno, California, United States

References

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  1. ^ a b "BoxRec: Chris Avila". BoxRec. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Chris Avila". ESPN. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  3. ^ "PFL Fight Center". ESPN. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  4. ^ "UFC 202 signs Chris Avila for SBG vs. Cesar Gracie rivalry". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  5. ^ "UFC 202: Final Results and News from Vegas". UFC.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  6. ^ "UFC Mexico Results: Enrique Barzola Outclasses Chris Avila". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  7. ^ "Bellator Fight Center". ESPN. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  8. ^ "Bellator 206: Chris Avila vs. Brandon Faumui". ESPN. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  9. ^ "Chris Avila". MMA Junkie. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  10. ^ "Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2 fight results, highlights, undercard, complete guide from Tampa". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  11. ^ "Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard results, highlights: Chris Avila batters Dr. Mike Varshavski for win". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  12. ^ "JMX vs. Bell: MF & DAZN 006 results". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  13. ^ "Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz full card results, including Amanda Serrano". The Sporting News. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  14. ^ "UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action (March 29-30)". MMA Junkie. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  15. ^ "Chris Avila vs. Anthony Pettis: Diaz teammate talks boxing showdown". MMA Junkie. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  16. ^ "Benson Henderson dominates Chris Avila at MF18". LowKickMMA. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
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